11 (Norhern) Division

[mark pearson]

i have come across the 11 Divs tactial Flash, but I was wondering if any knowledgable member would know how or why it was given that particular badge. does it have a name?

Secondly i understand that individual units wore shoulder titles but did the tactical flash extend down to brigade level?

ie I wear the black ace on redbackground of 12 mech brigade but not a divisional flash.

Intrigued to know

Percy

[JimSmithson]

A really old thread bit some of the contributors might be able to help if they are still active.

http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/i...?showtopic=3964

Jim

[mark pearson]

thanks very much for the link. will try it out later.

regards

Percy

[stevem49]

The 11th (Northern) Division had the 'Anka' which is the key of life. Not sure why though.

Not sure about brigade but Battalions within the brigade had tactical flashes on the rear of the colour.

Steve M

[Arthur]

Hello Percy,

Mike Chappell's British Battle Insignia 1914-18:

11th [Northern] Division adopted rectangles coloured to show brigade:

32nd Bde Red

33rd Bde Green

34th Bde Yellow

The rectangles bore Roman numerals indicating the battalions in the brigade. First worn on the tropical helmet in the Middle East, they were transferred to the back of the tunic collar on arrival in France in 1916.

Regards

Arthur

[mark pearson]

steve and Arthur and Jim

many thanks for your efforts and information much appreciated.. My apologies for tardy reply.Sadly the scurge of the working class got in the way.

Thanks again guys

Percy